DFM_DFA_Printable_version_.pptVIP

DFM / DFA Design for Manufacturing Design for Assembly Why Design For Manufacturing? Manufacturing problems are created in the design phase which drive cost upwards. What is DFM? It is a technique which will minimize the total product cost. Product Costs Development costs Design time Time to market Manufacturing costs Assembly time Part costs Tooling costs Ownership costs Reliability Frequency and extent of maintenance Chief Benefits of DFM Reduced part count Simplifies manual assembly Improves quality Lowers manufacturing overhead Reduces total material cost Reduces assembly time Reduced labour content Simplified material handling Fewer and simpler assembly operations Shorten product design time in the long run by:- Reducing the number of parts to design Encouraging simple design Encourages standardization Reducing expensive design changes Reduce time to market by:- Reducing design time Allowing design and manufacturing to operate concurrently The Goals for DFM Eliminate manufacturing processes. Eliminate assembly. Minimise the number of parts used. Reduces the number and kinds of material Reduces administrative overhead Reduces the number of vendors Reduces warehouse space Simplifies assembly process and factory layout Design Simply and Clearly Choose efficient joining methods. Avoid screws where possible Develop snap features Design for standard/available manufacturing equipment. Avoid product variants. Avoid unnecessarily tight tolerances. Three Rules for Improving Manufacturability 1. SIMPLIFY 2. SIMPLIFY 3. SIMPLIFY Design Simplification Questions Why does it have this shape? How would I design it to build it in a home workshop? What if it were inside out, reversed or upside down? What if it were larger or smaller? What if it were left out? Should it be symmetrical or asymmetrical. Can I buy it for less than I can make it? Can it be altered to make assembly easier? Can other materials, which are already in use, be used instead? Should